PT.13
“Lifeline Between The Hearts”
Allison camp
Festus’ and Jack , sat with Jesse’ filing him in on everything they knew thus far about what could have possibly happened to Matt… But still unsure about who this other man was … still not sure if it was Jim Miller or another one of his friends? Matt’ was still running a fever, but , resting more comfortably…
Jesse’ wondered if it was a good idea to try to reach Beth in Dodge.. To let her know he was with matt and what was going on..? But, then again.. he figured. they’d be there in a few days themselves…
As Kitty stared at the approaching rider… she looked at Walker…. Looks like we’ve got company?
That it does Miss Russell! The rider came closer…. Afternoon!.. Kitty furrowing her brow even more so.. Who are you? Why Ma’am I’m united States Marshal Dil… before he could finish… No your Not!
Your Not Marshal Dillon!…. Why Ma’am…but I am… here are My credentials … and My badge…!
Nah uh!…No!.. your not Matt Dillon! You’ve done something to him… as she looked at him closer…
She realized… she recognized his face…. You’re the drover.. that shot Amy in the Long Branch!
I remember your face!… Well, lady I was kind’a hopin’ you wouldn’t remember me… cause that’s not good for you…. WHY? She ask. Suddenly she realized.. Walker wasn’t sayin’ anything…
And that the two were just lookin back and forth at one another…. Then Walker spoke… Look Miller..
She made it easy… she paid me to bring her out here… all people need to think is ..well we were ambush…
What? Kitty yelled out. Are you crazy? Miss Russell you woman will never learn to sit and be seen and not heard…!…. Why You…..UGH! Your not gonna get away with this… what is this? Miss Russell
What ever you think your doing… that’s what! Now her redheaded temper was flaring…
Walker …get her down from there… ditch the buggy.. Set the horse loose… make it look good…
Hey … what are you gonna do with me? Don’t worry Honey we’ll fine use for you…then Miller just laughed. After ditching the buggy and burning it… he grabbed kitty by the arm… com’on ..Honey you’ll ride with me.. That way I can keep an eye on you…. Pulling her up onto his horse…. Ouch!.. My arm..
Take it easy ..you trying to break it? Will if I have too….? Real gentlemen aren’t you?
After riding a bit … Miller kept pulling tighter around her waist… shivering ..she tried to pull loose…
Your hurting me! Can we stop for a little while… besides where are we going? She ask.
Oh, Honey … you’ll see …it will be nice and cozy for you.. Then we can get to know each other …you’ll see…!… Don’t count on it! She snapped back. Kitty was getting exhausted… and hungry….
Finally, the three came upon a cabin… the door opened… and an older woman came from inside…
Kitty looked shocked…. Where are we?… this will be home for now.. Miller said. Make the best of it…
Miller got down then pulled Kitty down as well.. Walker took their horses.. To the barn…
Granny!…. Were back… Ahhh Boys… you brought company… yep!… this here is Kitty…she’s…ah
She’s my new bride! Looking shocked…Your What? Oh, hush now honey …no need to be embarrassed
..Granny here ..she’ll make you right at home … are you out of your mind? Come now Child… you look tired… bet your hungry too? I, …I … as she walked away with the old woman .. He slapped her backside… looking over her shoulder, you do that again.. and I’ll kill you! He just laughed.
Inside.. The old woman.. look at Kitty ..you need to freshen up honey… must have been a long hard ride?
Yes, it was …But Look …I need you to listen to me..? I’m Not… Oh… now child.. I understand…
We can talk some later….you need food and rest… then we can talk and get to know each other.. more
We are family now. That’s just it No ..were not! Married sudden like huh? No! Kitty insisted.
We’re Not married !… I barely know them at all.. They kidnapped me.. Don’t you understand ?
The old woman handed Kitty a plate of hot food.. And coffee… her you go child.. Kitty is it? Your not listening to me at all are you? Ummmm this smells great!… I am Hungry… and tired. Thank You.
What’s your Name? Kitty ask. Smiling a sweet gentle smile… Ohhh , you can just call me Granny…
That’s what everyone calls me…. My real name is Abigail… but, you can call me Granny….
Exhausted.. and hungry…Kitty just smiled back at her…. Nodding her head… Ok.. Granny!
After finishing the plate of food… Kitty sat in a chair.. by the window…. Her eyes heavy…
In a light Mumble…. Oh, Cowboy… , I’m so sorry… Please hold on…I’m Coming!
I don’t know how ..But.. I Promise…I’ll find You! Then she drifted off to sleep….
TBC
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